CBD Accredited Assessor Training Course - Lighting March 2014 2019 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

CBD Accredited Assessor Training Course - Lighting

Housekeeping

 Duration: 9am - 5pm  Breaks: Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea  OH&S  Evacuation  Turn off mobile phones

Course coverage and agenda

• 1. Background:

9.00 – 9.30

• 2. Tenancy Lighting Assessments (TLAs)

9.30 – 2.00

• 3. Exemptions

2.00 – 2.30

• 4. Assessor Portal

2.30 – 4.30

• 5. Becoming a CBD Accredited Assessor

4.30 – 5.00

Topic 1

Background

 Explain why we need the Commercial Building Disclosure program  Describe the scope of the program  Describe the legal basis for the program

In this section, you’ll learn to:

 Established under the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010  Mandates disclosure of energy efficiency info for office buildings at sale or lease  Aims to inform buyers, tenants, sub-tenants: empowers them to choose efficient buildings  Managed by the Commonwealth Department of the Environment & Energy

What is the CBD Program?

Legal Requirements

 Under the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure (BEED) Act 2010:

The NABERS Energy rating must be included on all advertising material. A Building Energy Efficiency Certificate (BEEC) is needed for most

• ffices
• f

1000m²

• r

more before going to market for sale, lease

• r sub-lease.

AND

What’s on the BEEC?

 Part 1 - Base/whole building NABERS Energy rating, excluding Greenpower  Part 2 - Tenancy Lighting Assessment (today’s focus)  Let’s see an example: http://cbd.gov.au/registers/find-a-rated-building

 Explain why we need the Commercial Building Disclosure program  Describe the scope of the program  Describe the legal basis for the program

In this section, you learnt to:

Topic 2

Tenancy Lighting Assessments (TLAs)

• 1. Describe what’s in the TLA
• 2. Identify the types of spaces and lighting systems covered by

the TLA

• 3. Do a TLA:

In this section, you’ll learn to:

What is a CBD T enancy Lighting Assessment (TLA)?

 CBD Assessor surveys the office tenancies  Survey covers: – Nominal Lighting Power Density (NLPD) – Lighting control arrangements  Each functional space is assessed separately  Only CBD Accredited Assessors can do TLAs

General Lighting System (GLS)

 Basis for assessing the NLPD  Lights the workstation areas  May include “base building” and “fit-out” fittings  Not desktop task lights, display lights, exit lights  However, sometimes feature lights, cell offices, meeting room lights etc are assessed (more on that later).

Group Activity – General Lighting System

Identify the general lighting system from the photos and plans in your work book

Nominal Lighting Power Density (NLPD)

 The NLPD is calculated for each Functional Space.  NLPD relates to the General Lighting System.  Expressed in Watts per square metre (W/m2)

NLPD

Lighting Control Systems

 Energy use = Installed power x Running hours  Effective controls match running hours to need  Assessed based on capacity not implementation or outcome. e.g. occupancy controls e.g. timers or small manual switch zones e.g. larger manual switch zones

In-scope and out-of-scope items

 Do not assess the quality

• f luminaires

─ Poor optics ─ Dirty / old ─ Failed lamps

 Do not assess the quantity

• f light

 Do assess the potential energy performance of the lamps (NLPD and controls)

TLA Assessment Area

The Assessment Area is the office NLA. Vacant tenancies are included. TLA Assessment Area ≠ NABERS Rated Area Vacancies are treated differently.  Non-tenant areas (car parks, toilets) are not part of the rated area or the TLA.

• 1. Describe what’s in the TLA 
• 2. Identify the types of spaces and lighting systems covered by

the TLA 

• 3. Do a TLA: We’ll learn this next…

In this section, you’ve learnt to:

Do a TLA: Define and name the Functional Spaces

Defining Functional Spaces

Each FS is assessed separately, including vacant FSs Maximum FS is the smaller of each: ─whole floor; or ─whole suite Define the FS area: Only +/- 10% accuracy is required

Non-office areas in Functional Spaces

Meeting room areas Data centres or server rooms These can be part of a FS, and don’t need to be split out as a separate FSs in the TLA They should not be removed from FS area CBD Team checks total TLA vs building area

Naming Functional Spaces

 Must be unique  Must identify: ─ The level of the building ─ Whole floor or part floor ─ Location or suite number (part floor spaces)

No tenant name here

Which names are acceptable?

Name OK / Not OK?

    X X X

Group Activity – Naming Functional Spaces

 Identify the potential names from the plans in your work book

Group Activity – Define functional spaces

 Identify the correct way to setup functional spaces in your TLA

• 1. Describe what’s in the TLA 
• 2. Identify the types of spaces and lighting systems covered by

the TLA 

• 3. Do a TLA:

In this section, you’ve learnt to:

Do a TLA: List the luminaires

Luminaire Details

 Definitions of terms  Used for NLPD calculations  Need to identify all luminaires in the GLS and determine the nominal power consumption of each

Collecting Luminaire Information

 For each GLS luminaire, record:

─ Name ─ Description ─ Lamp and control gear type ─ Number of lamps ─ Nominal lamp power (W)

Luminaire Name and Descriptions

 Suggested option (not mandatory)  RT236 is a 2x36W recessed troffer  RT236 + LVR for louvred diffuser  LEDPanel54 is a 54W LED panel luminaire XXabb XXabb

XXabb

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If you need more information, precede with a plus sign

Type and Quantity of Lamps  How many lamps in this fitting?  Physically sight the lamps!!  Diffusers and reflectors can mislead  LEDs can mimic fluoros: don’t assume based on size

Type and Quantity of Lamps

Recording lamp types: ─Most common lamp and control gear combos are listed in Assessor Portal ─‘Other’ options available in TLA Rules version 3 Include failed lamps (except deliberate delamping)

Nominal Lamp Power

 Preferred method of identification is visual inspection in-situ  Otherwise, use replacement stocks

• r as-installed lists

 Where unsafe to inspect luminaires, use default lamp options  Assessors must validate lamp power using methods listed in order of precedence in the Rules

Common Lamp Power Ratings

 1200mm (~4 feet) T8 lamp – 36W  1150 mm (~4 feet) T5 HE lamp – 28W

─ HE = high efficiency

 1150 mm (~4 feet) T5 HO lamp – 54W

─ HO = high output

 LED strip lights – use W/m² and total length for total W  NLPD uses total luminaire power, including (ballasts or transformers). Portal calculates this automatically for common equipment.

Luminaire Power

 NLPD uses total luminaire power.  Luminaire power = Lamp + Control gear power  Control gear: ballasts or transformers  Portal calculates luminaire power automatically for common equipment, but you need to identify the control gear type.

Control Gear – Identifying Ballast Types

 Ballast controls the current in fluoro and HID lights  Use a ballast discriminator  Look up lamp model  Inspect and photograph lamp connection (e.g. starter)  T5 – electronic only

Control Gear – Identifying Transformer Types

 ELV halogen lamps  Visual inspection  Magnetic – larger, heavier  Electronic – smaller, details written on transformer  Ballast discriminator not permitted – too unreliable

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T

• tal Luminaire Power

 Standardised figures only – NLP may differ from actual power

Special Cases

 Voltage reduction devices or dimmers:

─ Assess as if no voltage reduction device or dimmer were present

 T5 adapters

─ Assess as per T5 lamp of same type ─ Add performance comment ‘T5 Adapters used’

 T5 adapter

Special Cases, continued

 “Other” lamp types

─ Directly measure luminaire power e.g. via plug in meter ─ Or take from catalogue / nameplate ─ Engage specialist trades person if required

Safe Work Methods

 Assessors are responsible for working safely (think about yourself and others)  Avoid:

─ Handling energised lamps or luminaires ─ Standing on chairs or desks to reach luminaires ─ Using a stick or pole to lift up diffusers in luminaires ─ Opening live switchboards or lighting control systems

 Where inspection is not safe, defaults may be used

─ Conservative Figures. (see page CBD TLA Rules page 31 - Table 2: Default Lamp Values)

Luminaires – Documentation Requirements

 Photos of each luminaire depicting lamp type, lamp power, number of lamps and control gear AND/OR  As installed equipment lists or replacement lamp photos AND/OR  Results of individual luminaire power tests

Group Activity - Luminaires

 Identify and name the luminaires shown in each of the photographs provided  Try to identify

─ Luminaire type ─ Lamp power ─ Control gear type ─ Any additional information needed to work out total luminaire power

 See Appendix B: Common Lamp Types (pg. 65)  See Appendix G: Examples of photographic evidence (pg. 96)

• 1. Describe what’s in the TLA 
• 2. Identify the types of spaces and lighting systems covered by

the TLA 

• 3. Do a TLA:

In this section, you’ve learnt to:

Do a TLA: Find the NLPD

Assessing NLPD Step 1: Is the Functional Space Assessable? Step 2: Choose one of the four assessment methods:

─ Grid Method – for open office spaces with a regular repeating grid ─ Aggregate Methods 1, 2 or 3 – increasingly flexible methods for more complex installations

Step 1: Is the Functional Space Assessable?

Step 1: Is the Functional Space Assessable?

 Non-Assessable spaces

─ Strict Criteria have to be met and are subject to the discretion of the CBD Administrator

 A space may be deemed Non-Assessable if it is:

─ Use by Police or Security Agencies, OR ─ The space cannot be assessed for technical reasons, justified by the Assessor

• Technical reasons may include: The FS does not contain at least 50m2 of
• pen office space, the open office space doesn’t comprise at least 15% of

Step 2: Choosing an NLPD Assessment Method

Grid Method

 Permitted when:

─ GLS contains a repeating block of up to two luminaires (the same or different types); AND ─ The repeating block covers at least 50% of the FS area

• r 250 m² (whichever is smaller); AND

─ There is less than 5% (by wattage) deviation from the repeating block in the open plan office; AND ─ Documentation requirements for grid method can be met

Grid Method - Process

 Verify grid method applies  Identify luminaire types in the grid  Measure the grid spacing

─ Need actual measurements of tile size – don’t assume

Grid Spacing

Grid Method

 Grid spacing therefore 2.4 x 2.4 per fitting

 (Or 4.8 x 2.4 per 2 fittings)

Grid Method Documentation Requirements

 Minimum grid coverage:

─ Reflected Ceiling Plan OR Assessor’s sketch showing how much area is covered by grid (plan/mock up/photo); AND

 Regular repeating block:

─ Reflected Ceiling Plan OR Assessor’s sketch showing grid; AND

 Size of repeating block:

─ Evidence of ceiling tile size and site photographs confirming number of tiles per block OR Reflected Ceiling Plan ; AND

 Photos/notes/drawings showing non-standard fittings < 5% watts across open office; AND  Photos/site notes of all open office luminaires

Can we use the grid method?

 Repeating block covers >50% functional space area  <5% of luminaires differ from block luminaire  Grid Method can be used

Can we use the grid method?

 Repeating block covers >50% functional space  >5% deviation from the repeating block by wattage  Grid Method can’t be used

Step 2: Choosing an NLPD Assessment Method: Agg 1

Aggregate Method 1: Suitability

 Permitted when:

─ Grid Method does not apply, AND ─ There is open office space of at least 50% of the FS area or at least 250m², whichever is smaller; AND ─ Documentation requirements for Aggregate Method 1 can be met

 Use for most irregular or multi-luminaire set ups where there is enough open office space

Aggregate Method 1: Find a sample space Find an area of open office space that:

─ Is at least 50% of the whole FS area or at least 250m², whichever is smaller ─ Contains all the luminaire types used in the open office space in a similar proportion to the open office space as a whole (eg. a representative sample)

Aggregate Method 1: Process

 Prepare drawing of sample space  Calculate sample space area within +/-5% accuracy  Count all GLS luminaires in sample space (not task

• r display lighting)

 Assessor Portal will do NLPD calculations

Aggregate Method 1: Summary

 Open office space  No regular/grid spacing  Use Aggregate Method 1 if documentation requirements can be met

Agg 1: Can you find a sample space?

 Sample space:

─ Open office space ─ >250m² (316m²) ─ Includes representative mix of luminaires ─ Don’t include shaded area as it’s not open office

Step 2: Choosing an NLPD Assessment Method

• Agg 2

Aggregate Method 2

 Permitted when

─ Grid Method is does not apply, AND ─ There open office + cell office space of at least 50%

• f the functional space area or at least 250m²,

whichever is smaller; AND ─ Documentation requirements for Aggregate Method 2 can be met

 Use for irregular or multi-luminaire set ups where there is enough open and cell office space

Aggregate Method 2: Find a sample space Find a sample space made up of open office space and cell offices that:

─ Is at least 50% of the functional space area or >250m², whichever is smaller ─ Contains all the luminaire types used in the open office and cell office area in a similar proportion to the functional space area as a whole

Aggregate Method 2: Process

 Prepare drawing of sample space  Calculate sample space area better than 5% accuracy  Count all GLS luminaires in sample space (not task

• r display lighting)

 Assessor Portal will do NLPD calculations

Step 2: Choosing an NLPD Assessment Method – Agg 3

Aggregate Method 2

115m² Open office area <250m2

Aggregate Method 2

179 m² 115m² Open office + cell office area >250m2

Aggregate Method 3: Suitability

 Permitted when

─ Functional space is under 250 m² (if you like), OR ─ Grid Method is not applicable, AND ─ Documentation requirements for Aggregate Method 3 can be met

 Use for small functional spaces or where the documentation is too poor to meet requirements for the other methods.

Aggregate Method 3: Sample Area (FS)

 Identify Functional Space area to 5% accuracy  Count all luminaires in sample space  Enter data into Assessor Portal  Assessor Portal will do NLPD calculations

Aggregate Methods Documentation Requirements

 RCP/site notes/photos demonstrating irregularity of layout; AND  Plan/mock up showing sample space area to ±5%; AND  Photos/site notes identifying all qualifying luminaire types in sample space; AND  Site notes: count all luminaires within aggregate method sample space (locations not required)

Group Activity – NLPD Assessment Method

 Identify the potential assessment methods  NLPD Assessment Method Selection Flow Chart – Page 41 of the TLA Rules

• 1. Describe what’s in the TLA 
• 2. Identify the types of spaces and lighting systems covered by

the TLA 

• 3. Do a TLA:

In this section, you’ve learnt to:

Do a TLA: Assess the lighting controls

Lighting Control Assessment

 Three possible control grades  Assessed over WHOLE Functional Space  Only assess the control system’s potential – not how well it actually works

Lighting Control Assessment Look at the main control system for each Functional Space Two factors to consider:

─ Control type (occupancy, timer, manual) ─ Switching zone size (smaller control zones: more effective)

Identifying the Control Type

 Three basic control types to assess: – Occupancy control – Timer control – Manual

Control Type Flow Chart

Occupancy Sensors

Luminaires on supervisory control with occupancy sensors included Luminaires hardwired to occupancy sensors Luminaires with occupancy sensor and timer control

360 ° PIR 90° PIR Ultrasonic

Timer Control

 A luminaire is under timer control if the highest level of control for its operation is via the use of a timer:

─ Luminaire connected to a supervisory control system ─ Luminaire controlled by time switch ─ Luminaire interlinked to turn off when security alarm set

Manual Control

 Manual control is any form of control that does not meet the requirements for occupancy or timer control

Daylight Sensors Not included in control grading May be integrated into occupancy sensors

Switching Zone Size Only assessed for Functional Spaces that are under occupancy control Threshold: ALL switching zones < 100 m² Check the largest switching zone in the Functional Space

Control Capacity

Effect of Switching Zone Size

Small switching zone (50m²) Large switching zone (2000m²)

Lighting Controls Documentation Requirements

 Sketch/notes showing controls cover >50% of the FS  Presence of occupancy control

─ Sensor photos/docs AND ─ Drawing/sketch of sensor locations OR count of sensors ─ Presence of integrated sensors

 Presence of supervisory/timer control

─ Manuals, drawings, photos, controllers, switch type (for supervisory systems)

Group Activity – Switching Zone

 Identify the control capacity for each image  Lighting control assessment methodology flow charge – page 49 of the TLA Rules

Proposed Systems Where building owners expect that the existing lighting system will change soon after the assessment Done in addition to the assessment of the existing system Strict eligibility criteria:

─ Signed contract to do the upgrade ─ Completion date within 3 months ─ All documentation required to assess the proposal

Proposed Systems

 May arise from contractual commitment to upgrade lighting system

─ Owner proposed lighting upgrade ─ Make good provision

 Assessments cover both NLPD and control capacity  Proposed system assessments are optional  Must be fully documented

─ Luminaire selections complete ─ Control strategy clearly set out ─ Control equipment selected

Proposed Systems Documentation Requirements Detailed design documentation

─ Luminaire selections complete ─ Control strategy clearly set out ─ Control equipment selected

Copy of signed contract showing completion date within 3 months OR Copy of lease agreement for make good provisions

Typical Assessment Workflow

• Owner details
• Assessor details

• NLA
• All functional spaces
• Space sizes

• Lamp types
• Lamp power
• Number of lamps

• NLPD
• Controls
• Proposed systems

• 1. Describe what’s in the TLA 
• 2. Identify the types of spaces and lighting systems covered by

the TLA 

• 3. Do a TLA:

In this section, you’ve learnt to:

Topic 3

Exemptions

Exemptions

 Most commonly at the building level  A building may be exempted from disclosure

• bligations if:

─ It is used for police or security ─ The building is non-assessable (a NABERS rating can’t be calculated) ─ A major refurbishment of the building is underway

 No marketing or negotiation until the exemption is granted.

Exemptions: Police and Security Gather written evidence on the nature of

• perations within the building
• Note: Security means “national security” not corporate or

commercial security

 Apply through Assessor Portal or via the website  Exemptions are provided at the discretion of the Department

Exemptions: Building or area is not assessable

 Site is non-assessable when a NABERS rating or a TLA can’t be done

• Site inspection by Assessor
• Detailed supporting statement from Assessor
• Statement from NABERS confirming no rating
• Record how the owner will address the issues stopping a rating

 Apply through Assessor Portal or via the website  Exemptions are provided at the discretion of the Department

Exemptions: Major refurb Must improve the NABERS Rating by half a star

• Review scope of works to verify projected NABERS improvement
• Detailed supporting statement from Assessor
• Record how and when building owner will complete the major

refurbishment works

Underway ≠ planned

Topic 4

Assessor Portal

Assessor Portal Online Contains all information used in assessments Submit applications through Portal Can pre-fill and save parts before going to site Downloadable PDF Summaries

Typical assessment workflow: in the Portal

• Owner details
• Assessor details

• NLA
• All functional spaces
• Space sizes

• Lamp types
• Lamp power
• Number of lamps

• NLPD
• Controls
• Proposed systems

Lighting Assessment Process

 Site inspection and documentation collected by Accredited Assessor  Complete the TLA or BEEC application on the CBD Assessor Portal  Submit TLA or BEEC application  CBD team conducts a desktop audit of the TLA application  CBD Administrator issues certified TLA or BEEC and an email is sent to the Assessor and contacts listed in application

Assessor Portal - BEEC Application

BEEC Application Via BEEC Number, TLA Number or manually Validate the address before progressing

TLA Application

 The process is the same if you do a TLA

• nly submission

TLA Application

TLA Application – Create a Luminaire

 Enter all luminaires used in the assessment  Can’t modify luminaire names

Create a Luminaire - LED fittings

TLA Application – Create a Functional Space

 Enter all functional spaces used in the assessment

TLA Application – Create a Functional Space

 Choose Calculation Method:

 Choose to add a proposed system

TLA Application – Grid Method

TLA Application – Aggregate 1, 2 and 3

TLA Application – Evidence

Grid Method Aggregate 1 and 2 Aggregate 3

Save Draft and View Summary

 Review the information  Automated data completion check  Automatic submission to CBD administrator  Two downloadable summaries, one with all the data entered and a second to check that the main details are correct which will appear on the final BEEC.

Topic 5

Becoming a CBD Accredited Assessor

Processes and Procedures

 Customer

─ Agree on fee for services including possible initial site investigation ─ Obtain required information ─ If it’s unclear whether the a BEEC is required, ask the customer to seek legal advice.

 Tenants

─ Negotiate access, ensure all parties are aware that someone will be entering their offices to assess lighting, sometimes you may need to do it after hours

 Security and OH&S

─ Follow all site and tenant induction and OH&S requirements ─ Have general and site specific safe work methods statements ─ See TLA Rules section 5.2 for more information

Access Denial - Process

If an owner/tenant refuses access or information

─ Assessors should try a more senior representative and document any attempts to collection information ─ Contact CBD team for assistance via written notice ─ CBD administrator may issue written notices ─ Enforcement from the Department

• The Department will then determine whether to enforce the provisions

through the Court. Penalties may apply.

Assessment Timing

 Lodge assessment within 4 months of assessment date (the first site visit date)  CBD Service Charter is to process 90% of all applications within 10 working days but allow a max. of 15 days to process a TLA application or a max. of 28 days to process a BEEC application  Inform clients of processing timeframes as there is no prioritisation

Record Keeping Processes

 Assessors responsible for keeping documentation  Retain records for seven years  Retain primary data from assessment

─ Site photos notes and marked up drawings ─ Leases or contractual agreements used in assessments

 Summary data only is not acceptable

─ Must be sufficient for an assessor / auditor to accurately repeat the assessment from documentation only

 All evidence needs to be provided to the CBD administrator upon request

Record Keeping Processes

 Logical filing of evidence is essential  Poor documentation is the primary cause for failing audits  Assessor portal and TLA Rules provide guidance on documentation requirements  Lighting assessments can be audited up to seven years after the BEEC has been issued  Example storage and labelling methodology found in the TLA Rules – Appendix F

Administrative Processes

 Submission requirement

─ 4 months from date of first inspection to submission (hard deadline)

 TLA validity

─ 5 years from certification date ─ Assessors can modify existing TLAs with owners permission (TLA expiry date remains the same i.e. do not receive another 5 years validity)

 Interpretation of rules – CBD administrator  Dispute resolution

─ With client ─ With CBD administrator

Next Steps

 Must be a fully accredited NABERS Assessor  Attend this session and pass the accreditation exam

─ Exam sent to your email within two weeks ─ 75% pass mark

 Pass the online CBD Program module (≈1 hour)  Register for the CBD Assessor Portal

─ Update insurances and NABERS number

 Apply and pay for accreditation within 6 months

─ $415 fee

Further information

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www.cbd.gov.au info@cbd.gov.au Tel 1800 020 131